The Science of Light Emission and Radiation Measurement
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Which type of radiation detector exhibits a linear response across a range of radiation quantities?

  • Ionization chamber detectors (correct)
  • Solid-state detectors
  • Scintillon detectors
  • Gas filled detectors

Which type of radiation detector uses phosphor materials and exhibits absorption, excitation, and emission processes?

  • Scintillon detectors (correct)
  • Ionization chamber detectors
  • Gas filled detectors
  • Solid-state detectors

Which type of light emission occurs immediately within 10^-8 second of stimulation?

  • Luminescence
  • Phosphorescence
  • Scintillation
  • Fluorescence (correct)

What is the most common crystal used in fluorescence detectors?

<p>Cesium iodide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of detector is known for its exceptional energy resolution and is suitable for applications like gamma-ray spectroscopy?

<p>Scintillation Detectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a dosimeter?

<p>To measure the energy deposited by ionizing radiation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of signal amplification in a detector system?

<p>To boost the strength of the signal produced by the radiation detector (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which mode of operation does a scintillation detector operate?

<p>Pulse mode (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes location distortion in medical imaging?

<p>The misrepresentation of an object's position on the image relative to other objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the projection of an object as the OID increases?

<p>The object appears further from the central ray on the image (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can location distortion impact the accuracy of a diagnostic image?

<p>It can lead to misinterpretation of the position of objects within the image (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of detector is often used in Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) systems?

<p>Gas-filled detectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor determines the geometric efficiency of a detector?

<p>The setup and geometry of the radiation source (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Quantum Detection Efficiency (QDE) of a detector?

<p>It reflects the detector's ability to detect photons effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the absorption coefficient?

<p>A parameter that describes how efficiently a material can absorb radiation at different energy levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of detector converts X-rays into visible light before converting it into an electrical signal?

<p>Image Intensifiers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a PMT?

<p>Conversion of light into an electrical signal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of detector operates in a vacuum environment?

<p>PMTs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a P-N junction in a semiconductor detector?

<p>One-way flow of electrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process that occurs when light or X-rays hit the detector in a P-N junction?

<p>Electrons and holes are created, causing a temporary flow of electricity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pairs of electrons and holes created when light or X-rays hit the detector?

<p>They move to different sides of the diode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the flow of current in the detector and the energy deposited by the photons?

<p>The flow of current is proportional to the energy deposited by the photons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor directly controls the quantity of X-rays produced in X-ray emission?

<p>mAs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of increasing the kilovoltage peak (kVp) on exposure?

<p>Exponential increase in exposure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of detector is used in digital radiography systems to directly capture X-rays and convert them into digital images?

<p>Digital Radiography (DR) Detector Panels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using geometric techniques in X-ray imaging?

<p>To introduce controlled distortion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor directly controls the quantity of X-rays produced?

<p>mAs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences subject contrast and the percentage of X-rays transmitted?

<p>kVp (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does changing the focal spot size primarily affect the X-ray beam?

<p>It affects geometric unsharpness and heat distribution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between exposure and kilovoltage peak (kVp)?

<p>Exposure is directly proportional to the square of kVp (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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